1844 Braided Hair Half Cents : Original - Proof Only

Early Copper Half Penny

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):One major variety of the 1844 Braided Hair Half Cent (Penny) is the Original strike version. This can be identified by noting that the berries on the reverse of the coin are large and round. The first and second restrike varieties have small berries. The difference between the 1844 braided hair half cent original vs first restrike vs second restrike is depicted below in the example comparison image (Source of example images are courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries):